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Originally Posted by Por_sha911
Side question: a lot of folks talk about medical insurance costs. Are you not taking advantage of Medicare and associated add on plans? If so, why not?
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You have to at least register for medicare prior to turning 65, even if on another plan. But you don't get it before 65. I had a buddy put it off. Will now pay a penalty going forward.
I am working in large part because I have 4 1/2 years before I'm medicare eligible. My wife will turn 67 in a few weeks. She's been on it for close to 2 years now and has had a good experience. Before that she self paid and it was like $900/month for a really crappy high deductible plan.